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Do you know the first steps to take in an emergency? Equip yourself with vital first aid knowledge that could save lives with our latest episode of Survival Sense. I'm your host, Keith Thomas, and today we’re diving into essential first aid skills that everyone should have, whether you’re out in the wild or just going about your daily life. We’ll guide you through the DR-ABC approach—Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing, Circulation—offering clear, practical steps to handle everything from minor cuts and burns to severe emergencies like CPR and recognizing shock. This episode is brimming with life-saving information that can turn dire situations into manageable ones.
Stay ready and informed with our comprehensive take on first aid safety and preparedness. We highlight the critical importance of a well-stocked first aid kit and encourage everyone to seek certified first aid and CPR training for hands-on experience. Don't miss our recommendations for top-notch first aid kits and the "Prepper's Medical Manual" available in the show description, perfect for those seeking alternative methods. We love hearing from our listeners, so feel free to text us your questions and feedback. Subscribe, rate, and review our podcast to stay updated and prepared for any emergency life throws your way. Stay safe and equipped until our next episode!
Recommended First Aid Kits:Home First Aid KitHiking/Travel First Aid kitMultipurpose Trauma KitFirst Responder KitPrepper's Medical Manual
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Episode resources: SAS Survival Handbook
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What if the water you're drinking could mean the difference between life and death? In this episode of Survival Sense, host Keith Thomas takes you through essential water purification techniques to ensure your survival in any scenario. Listen and learn how to convert contaminated water into life-saving hydration with methods like boiling, chemical purification, water filters, solar disinfection, and UV light purifiers. Each method is laid out with practical steps and insightful tips, so you're equipped to handle any water purification challenge that comes your way.
From the simplicity of boiling water to the convenience of portable straw filters, and the innovation of UV light purifiers, Keith breaks down the pros and cons of each technique. This episode is packed with critical information that could be a game-changer in emergencies, natural disasters, or wilderness adventures. Tune in to acquire the knowledge that can keep you and your loved ones safe, healthy, and hydrated when it matters most.
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Do you know what it takes to be truly prepared for an emergency? Dive into this episode of Survival Sense, where we break down the critical essentials for building your own bug-out bag (BOB). Learn how to categorize and prioritize items like water purification systems, non-perishable food, weather-appropriate clothing, and advanced first aid supplies to ensure you have what you need when it matters most. We’ll also touch on the importance of a multi-tool, flashlight, and small denominations of cash, giving you comprehensive guidance on why these items are indispensable.
But preparation doesn't stop at just packing your BOB. In the second chapter, we share essential tips for maintaining and updating your kit to keep it ready for any scenario. With a free emergency supplies list and a community-driven initiative for sharing tips and questions, we aim to keep you engaged and ready. Tune in to find out how to keep your survival gear in top shape, and don’t forget to subscribe for more invaluable tips. Stay safe and stay prepared!
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Can you afford to be unprepared when disaster strikes? Equip yourself with the critical knowledge and tools to protect your loved ones with our first episode of Survival Sense. Hosted by Keith Thomas, this episode covers everything from natural disasters like hurricanes and earthquakes to man-made crises such as industrial accidents and cyber-attacks. You’ll discover why having a disaster plan is not just a recommendation but a necessity, and learn the essential steps for risk assessment, creating communication strategies, and establishing evacuation plans and meeting points.
We also guide you through building a personalized emergency kit that caters to your family's specific needs, including provisions for pets, infants, and medical conditions. Don't miss Keith's pro tips on staying informed during a disaster and ensuring that you remain connected and updated. With a comprehensive list of must-have items and expert strategies, this episode will leave you feeling confident and prepared for any unexpected event. Tune in, and transform your disaster preparedness from a mere thought into a well-executed plan.
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Ever wondered if your survival skills are truly up to par? Discover how to navigate both natural and man-made disasters with confidence in this episode of Survival Sense. We’ve rebranded our podcast, formerly known as Typical Prepping, to offer you a broader and more comprehensive look at survival techniques. I’m Keith Thomas, your ever-enthusiastic host, and today we’ll explore everything from fire-starting methods to urban survival tactics. Whether you're bracing for an earthquake, hurricane, or any unforeseen crisis, our expert advice and practical tips will ensure you stay one step ahead.
A fresh and interactive feature we’re excited to bring you is direct listener engagement. Dive into the show notes for a special free text link where you can send us your questions, comments, and stories. Your insights might even be spotlighted in our fan mail segment! Join us weekly for enlightening episodes that arm you with the knowledge to face any challenge. By subscribing to Survival Sense, you’re not just following a podcast—you’re joining a community committed to safety and preparedness. Stay safe, stay prepared, and always trust your Survival Sense!
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On This Episode:Webster’s dictionary defines vigilance as: alertly watchful especially to avoid danger.Webster’s dictionary also breaks this down further to an essential meaning of vigilance which is; carefully noticing problems or signs of danger. So it’s pretty easy to see with this definition how vigilance directly affects situational awareness and our ability to be prepared for disasters.Key Topic: Being Vigilant * Rumors & Research * Doing Your Research * What Does All This Have To Do With Vigilance * Conclusion Resources: The Family Emergency Communications Plan * Financial Disaster Planning * The Basic Emergency Supply Kit * Family Emergency Communications Forms PDF * Financial Disaster Plan Forms PDF * Basic Emergency Supplies kit Checklist PDF Social Media;*FacebookTwitterInstagramPinterestWebpage;* https://www.typicalprepping.com*Subscribe to my email list;* Click Here**Email me with your suggestions, comments, or questions; keith@typicalprepping.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/typicalprepping)
On This Episode:Recovering from a disaster is usually a gradual process. Safety is a primary issue, as are mental and physical well-being. If assistance is available, knowing how to access it makes the process faster and less stressful. This episode offers some general advice on steps to take after disaster strikes in order to begin getting your home, your community, and your life back to normal.
Key Topic:
- Aiding the Injured
- Returning Home
- Going Inside Your Home
- Being Wary of Wildlife and Other Animals
- Seeking Disaster Assistance
- Coping with Disaster
- Helping Children Cope with Disaster
- Monitor and Limit Your Family’s Exposure to the Media
- Use Support Networks
- Helping Others
Resources:
- The Family Emergency Communications Plan
- Financial Disaster Planning
- The Basic Emergency Supply Kit
- Family Emergency Communications Forms PDF
- Financial Disaster Plan Forms PDF
- Basic Emergency Supplies kit Checklist PDF
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On This Episode:You’ve decided it’s time to prepare for emergencies and disasters. That’s great! You’re taking steps to ensure the safety and survival of yourself and your family in what are often unstable times and in the face of increasingly severe weather and natural disasters. In this episode, we’ll talk about some of the most common mistakes preppers make!
Key Topic:
- Buying Before Researching
- Choosing Supplies Over Training
- Not Keeping a Survival Library
- Discounting What You Already Own
- Limiting Food Choices
- Assembling an Arsenal is Not Prepping
- Loose Lips
- Underestimating Water Needs
Resources:
- The Family Emergency Communications Plan
- Financial Disaster Planning
- The Basic Emergency Supply Kit
- Family Emergency Communications Forms PDF
- Financial Disaster Plan Forms PDF
- Basic Emergency Supplies kit Checklist PDF
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In This Episode:Bugging out isn’t as simple as jumping in your bug-out vehicle and hitting the road—well, it can be if your ride is adequately prepared. But there is a lot that goes into the preparation of your bug-out vehicle, starting with the type of transportation you have. In this episode, we’ll talk about the bug-out vehicle and how you can turn any car into your bug-out vehicle.
Key Topic:
- Choosing a Vehicle
- Keep Up the Maintenance
- Emergency Road Kit
- Stocking Your Bug-Out Vehicle
- The Extras
- Tips when On the Road
- Conclusion
Resources:
- The Family Emergency Communications Plan
- Financial Disaster Planning
- The Basic Emergency Supply Kit
- Family Emergency Communications Forms PDF
- Financial Disaster Plan Forms PDF
- Basic Emergency Supplies kit Checklist PDF
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On This Episode:Cyberattacks are malicious attempts to access or damage a computer or network system. Cyberattacks can lead to the loss of money or the theft of personal, financial, and medical information. These attacks can damage your reputation and safety. In this episode, we'll be talking about Cyberattacks and what you need to know to protect yourself, and how to deal with such an attack.
Key Topic:
- Protect Yourself Against Cyberattacks
- What to do During a Cyberattack
- What to do After a Cyberattack
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- The Family Emergency Communications Plan
- Financial Disaster Planning
- The Basic Emergency Supply Kit
- Family Emergency Communications Forms PDF
- Financial Disaster Plan Forms PDF
- Basic Emergency Supplies kit Checklist PDF
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On This Episode:Earthquakes can bring mild to violent shaking and can occur anytime, anywhere. On this episode, we’ll discuss some tips and strategies to help you protect yourself, your family, and your property before, during, and after an earthquake.
Key Topic:
- What Causes Earthquakes?
- Know Your Risk
- Protect Yourself Before an Earthquake
- Assemble Emergency Supplies
- Protect Yourself During an Earthquake
- Protect Yourself After an Earthquake
- More tips to stay Safe After an earthquake
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- The Family Emergency Communications Plan
- Financial Disaster Planning
- The Basic Emergency Supply Kit
- Family Emergency Communications Forms PDF
- Financial Disaster Plan Forms PDF
- Basic Emergency Supplies kit Checklist PDF
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Bartering is a way to exchange goods or services without using money. It’s been used to help civilizations successfully thrive for thousands of years and may prove to be highly valuable during a crisis. Living in a “currency-based” economy, this may be a valuable skill we have lost.
Key Topic:
- Introduction to Bartering
- What to Barter
- Bartering Rules & Safety
- Negotiation
- Conclusion
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- The Family Emergency Communications Plan
- Financial Disaster Planning
- The Basic Emergency Supply Kit
- Family Emergency Communications Forms PDF
- Financial Disaster Plan Forms PDF
- Basic Emergency Supplies kit Checklist PDF
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On This Episode:If you live in a condominium or apartment building, your prepping needs are different from preppers who live in a house or homestead.
Prepping in an apartment requires the same commodities as large-scale prepping, but you need to make different choices based on your space. You can still prep by making provisions for water, food, cooking, heating, lighting, medical provision, safety, and plans to evacuate–you just have to be strategic about it.
Key Topics:
- Introduction
- Analyze your needs
- Put together an apartment emergency kit
- Finding space to stockpile.
- Conclusion
Resources:
- The Family Emergency Communications Plan
- Financial Disaster Planning
- The Basic Emergency Supply Kit
- Family Emergency Communications Forms PDF
- Financial Disaster Plan Forms PDF
- Basic Emergency Supplies kit Checklist PDF
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In This Episode:During a long-term power outage, you’ll need a way to cook food without electricity. There are a lot of options, from high-tech to primitive. What’s important is that you prepare your emergency cooking method before a power outage occurs, so you aren’t left hungry and staring at your bags of pasta, rice, and beans without any way to cook them.
Key Topics:
- Safety
- Gas Camping Stove
- Canned Heat
- Wood Fireplace
- Wood Stove
- BBQ Grill
- Open Fire
- Ember Roasting
- Solar Cooking
- Hobo Stove
- Rocket Stove
- Dutch Oven
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- The Family Emergency Communications Plan
- Financial Disaster Planning
- The Basic Emergency Supply Kit
- Family Emergency Communications Forms PDF
- Financial Disaster Plan Forms PDF
- Basic Emergency Supplies kit Checklist PDF
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In This Episode:In today's world, it has become very easy to be dependent upon modern technology devices such as cell phones, the internet, social media, and television. For those of us in the prepper community, we must understand that a time may come when these modern conveniences may no longer be a viable resource for communication.
How will you be able to communicate when your cell phone has no service or the battery is down? Cell phones require working service or the internet and a charged battery to operate. During an emergency, you may need to rely on alternate forms of communication such as amateur radio, family band radios, satellite phones, landlines, or old-fashioned hand-written notes.
In this episode, we will explore the alternative forms of communication that we have available in the event of an emergency!
Key Topics:
- Social Media
- Google crisis response
- Mobile Apps
- Life 360
- FEMA app
- Cell Phone
- Landline telephone
- Satellite Phones
- Two-Way radio
- Citizens Band Radio (CB Radio)
- Amateur Radio (HAM Radio)
- Old-fashioned handwritten notes
- Conclusion
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- The Family Emergency Communications Plan
- Financial Disaster Planning
- The Basic Emergency Supply Kit
- Family Emergency Communications Forms PDF
- Financial Disaster Plan Forms PDF
- Basic Emergency Supplies kit Checklist PDF
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On This Episode:Every good emergency plan should include a network of individuals who possess all the skills, talents, and resources to thrive during a disaster.
Human beings are designed by nature to live in groups and depend on each other for survival.
Survival rates significantly increase when a group of people work together. The benefits of the group might mean the difference between life and death.
In this episode, we’ll talk about why and how you can create your own network or community of individuals ready to thrive through a survival situation.
Key Topics:
- Why you should build your own prepper community!
- Building prepper communities makes everyone stronger – and happier
- How to reach out to prospective members.
- Conclusion
Resources:
- The Family Emergency Communications Plan
- Financial Disaster Planning
- The Basic Emergency Supply Kit
- Family Emergency Communications Forms PDF
- Financial Disaster Plan Forms PDF
- Basic Emergency Supplies kit Checklist PDF
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On This Episode:What are the health effects of exposure to cold? Cooling of body parts may result in various cold injuries - with hypothermia being the most serious. Nonfreezing cold injuries include chilblain, immersion foot, and trench foot. Freezing injuries include frostnip and frostbite. Today we’ll discuss the effects of cold exposure and how to identify the signs and symptoms of cold exposure injuries.
Key Topics:
- How the body loses heat
- How to reduce heat loss
- Frostbite
- How to care for frostbite
- Hypothermia
- How to care for hypothermia
Resources:
- The Family Emergency Communications Plan
- Financial Disaster Planning
- The Basic Emergency Supply Kit
- Family Emergency Communications Forms PDF
- Financial Disaster Plan Forms PDF
- Basic Emergency Supplies kit Checklist PDF
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On This Episode:Whether you're working outdoors or enjoying nature, the weather can get tricky during the colder months of the year.
Fortunately, there is a solution: layering.
Long before the advent of thermostats and portable heaters, people would stay warm by layering their clothing. Today we’ll look at what it takes to effectively layer for cold weather.
Key Topics:
In this episode we will explore each layer that makes up an effective Layering System for cold weather, we will give you an overview of each layer with options in regard to types and materials used for each layer.
- Introduction - 1:06
- Base Layer - 5:19
- Mid Layer - 8:15
- Outer Layer or Shell - 10:11
- Other Considerations and Conclusion - 12:20
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- The Family Emergency Communications Plan
- Financial Disaster Planning
- The Basic Emergency Supply Kit
- Family Emergency Communications Forms PDF
- Financial Disaster Plan Forms PDF
- Basic Emergency Supplies kit Checklist PDF
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In This Episode:You've probably seen these 3 letters all over the internet by now. And you may honestly be wondering, what in the world does "EDC" stand for? It stands for "Everyday Carry".
In this episode we are going to explore why we should have gear for everyday carry and what types of items should we carry.
Key Topics:
- Introduction - 01:08
- Why Carry every day - 03:01
- What to Carry - 03:32
- Off Body Carry Essentials - 09:08
- Conclusion - 13:40
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- Survival Frog
- Practical Preppers
- Big Skinny Wallets
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In This Episode:The prepper lifestyle is living a life anchored to preparing for unforeseen destructions and disasters.Every prepper has a different reason why they choose to be one. And, there is no such thing as one size fits all when it comes to prepping.
Key Topics:
- What it means to be a prepper
- Are you ready to be a prepper
- Myths about prepping
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In This Episode:In this episode, we’ll talk about how you can prepare yourself and your family should you encounter a wildfire where you live or while traveling.
Each year an average of over 60,000 wildfires occur in the United States burning millions of acres of forest and wildlands. The two primary ignition sources are lightning strikes which make up 10% of wildfire causes and 90% are attributed to humans. A wildfire is classified as human-caused and can begin via “debris burning, campfires, arson, discarded smoking products, sparks from equipment in operation, arced power lines, and other means” according to the National Interagency Fire Center.
On average wildfires are responsible for the destruction of nearly 70 million acres of wildlands per year in the United States and cause an average of 339,000 deaths per year worldwide.
Key Topics:
- Introduction
- Make a plan
- Prepare your home
- When a wildfire is in your area
- Evacuation
- Returning home after a wildfire
- Wildfire safety while traveling
- Conclusion
Resources:
- The Family Emergency Communications Plan
- Financial Disaster Planning
- The Basic Emergency Supply Kit
- Family Emergency Communications Forms PDF
- Financial Disaster Plan Forms PDF
- Basic Emergency Supplies kit Checklist PDF
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In This Episode:Heat is the number one weather-related killer. Heat kills by pushing the human body beyond its limits. In extreme heat and high humidity, evaporation is slowed and the body must work extra hard to maintain a normal temperature.
Most heat disorders occur because the victim has been overexposed to heat or has over-exercised for his or her age and physical condition. Older adults, young children, and those who are sick or overweight are more likely to succumb to extreme heat. In this episode, we’ll explore some ways that you can protect yourself and your family from extreme heat, and how to recognize the signs of the most common heat-related illnesses.
Key Topics:
- What is extreme heat?
- Make A Plan
- Staying safe during extreme heat
- Recognize and respond to heat-related illness
- Heat Cramps
- Heat Exhaustion
- Heatstroke
- Conclusion
Resources:
- The Family Emergency Communications Plan
- Financial Disaster Planning
- The Basic Emergency Supply Kit
- Family Emergency Communications Forms PDF
- Financial Disaster Plan Forms PDF
- Basic Emergency Supplies kit Checklist PDF
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In This Episode: Hurricane season is upon us. Are you ready for hurricane season? Have you determined your hurricane risk? Do you know if you live in an evacuation zone? In this episode, we will attempt to help you answer these three questions and much much more.
Key Topics:
- 01:05 Introduction
- 02:26 Make a Plan
- 03:20 Know your risk
- 04:00 Pay attention to emergency notifications and alerts
- 04:38 Plan for evacuation
- 05:31 Take action to protect your property against wind and water damage
- 08:38 Stay safe during a hurricane
- 09:09 Stay safe after a hurricane
- 09:48 Summary
Resources:
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FEMA appThe Family Emergency Communications PlanFinancial Disaster PlanningThe Basic Emergency Supply KitFamily Emergency Communications Forms PDFFinancial Disaster Plan Forms PDFBasic Emergency Supplies kit Checklist PDF
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In This Episode:The 10 Essentials are widely revered in hiking circles as necessary equipment needed for safety and survival in the event of an emergency.
What are the 10 Essentials? Why should you carry them? When should you carry them? What use are these 10 Essentials to the prepper ?
In this episode, we will answer these questions and make recommendations for assembling your own version of the 10 essentials or adding a few of these items to your emergency kit.
Key Topics:
- What Are the 10 essentials
- Why carry the 10 essentials
- When to carry the 10 essentials
- The 10 essentials and recommended items
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- Survival Frog
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In This Episode:As spring approaches we begin to see an increase in thunderstorms which bring with them the threat of high winds, lightning strikes, flooding, and tornadoes.
Today we'll talk about how you can prepare and protect yourself and your family from these weather anomalies.
Key Topics:
- Thunderstorm and lightning facts and myths
- Preparing for a thunderstorm
- Preparing for a tornado
- Preparing for flooding
- Conclusion
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- Family Communications Plan PDF
- Financial Disaster Planning PDF
- Emergency Kit PDF
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Thank You all for your patience, We will be releasing new content starting the first week of June!
I apologize for the unannounced break, but I look forward to getting back to sharing Preparedness Info with you all!
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In This Episode:Good sanitation practices always make sense. However, in an emergency situation, it can make the difference between sickness and health, and possibly even life and death.
Key Topics:
- Personal hygiene and sanitation supplies
- Bathing and hand washing
- Laundry
- Disposal of human waste
- Disposal of solid waste
- Pest and rodent control
- Conclusion
Resources:
- Peri_wash bottles
- Hand Powered clothes washing wand
- Wanderwash
- Bucket Toilet Lid
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In This Episode:Tornadoes, hurricanes, severe thunderstorms, flooding, and extreme weather events can easily knock out power in your home. What should you do in case of a power outage?
Key Topics:
- Preparing for a Power Outage
- Surviving During a Power Outage
- Generators
- Staying Warm/cool
- What to do if You Lose Water
- Safety After a Power Outage
- Build a Power Outage Kit
Resources:
- Free Power Outage Kit Checklist
- Ep. 2 - The Family Communication Plan
- Ep.3 - Financial Disaster Planning
- Ep.4 - The Basic Emergency Supply Kit
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In This Episode:Water, shelter, and food are all essential for survival. In a grid-down situation, you won’t last long without it. While your food storage may last for a while, what happens if the world doesn’t get back to normal? What will happen when the food storage runs out?
In this episode, we’ll cover some of the basics for starting a prepper’s garden.
Key Topics:
- Why start a Garden? 2:06
- Benefits of Gardening 2:34
- Where to Grow a Garden? 4:13
- Types Of Gardening? 6:46
- What to Grow in My Garden? 11:08
- Learn Organic Gardening Techniques 12:18
- Learn To Can and Preserve Your Harvest 13:34
Resources:
- Vegetable Gardening for Beginners: A Simple Guide to Growing Vegetables at Home
- Raised Bed Gardening for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know to Start and Sustain a Thriving Garden
- Field Guide to Urban Gardening: How to Grow Plants, No Matter Where You Live: Raised Beds • Vertical Gardening • Indoor Edibles • Balconies and Rooftops • Hydroponics
- The Homesteader’s Guide to Growing Herbs: Learn to Grow, Prepare, and Use Herbs
- Composting Basics: All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started
- Ball Blue Book Guide to Preserving
- Survival Garden 15,000 Non-GMO Heirloom Vegetable Seeds Survival Garden 32 Variety Pack
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In This Episode:Probably the most important skill one could learn is How To Filter and Purify water. If you find yourself without water you can’t just waltz up to the nearest puddle or stream and drink away. Most all our water sources today have some type of contamination. Whether it be chemical, bacteria, or other nasty little things that seek to cause us harm.
In today's episode, we’ll discuss filtering and disinfecting water for your household.
Key Topics:
- Filtering Water
- Commercial Water Filters
- Water purification
Resources:
- LifeStraw Personal Water Filter
- Sawyer Products MINI Water Filtration System
- Sawyer 1-gallon gravity water filtration system
- Berkey Filters USA
- 2% tincture Iodine
- Water Purification Tablets
- Practical Preppers
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In This Episode:Following a disaster, clean drinking water may not be available, or your regular water source could become contaminated. In this episode, we’ll talk about how you can prepare yourself for an emergency by creating and storing a supply of water that will meet your family’s needs.
Key Topics:
Time Stamp
- Introduction 01:24
- Calculating your water needs 02:54
- Containers suitable for water storage 04:55
- Cleaning and disinfecting containers 07:25
- Long term water storage 08:52
- Backup water sources 11:18
- Conclusion 18:42
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- Water Preserver Concentrate
- Blue Can 50 Year Shelf Life Water
- Mayday Pouch Water
- Survival Frog
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In This Episode:We’ve all heard the phrase “Be aware of your surroundings.” Typically, this saying is used in relation to personal safety. For example, if you’re walking alone at night, you should be cognizant of what’s going on around you and be prepared to react if you perceive a threat. If you’re driving a car, you should be aware of other drivers and try to anticipate their actions, such as someone slamming on their brakes or swerving into your lane.
In this day and age, it is more important than ever for one to be aware of their surroundings. In this episode, we will discuss The Art of Situational Awareness.
Key Topics:
Time Stamp
- What Is Situational Awareness? 02:49
- The Importance of being aware 03:12
- The color code of awareness 04:13
- Being on alert for abnormalities and risks 06:44
- Using your senses 08:33
- Practicing situational awareness 11:28
- Conclusion 12:41
Recommended reading;
- Spotting Danger Before It Spots You
- Left of Bang
- Sheep No More
- Color code of awareness printable
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Start an Emergency Food Pantry
On This Episode:
For Centuries, food pantries were an essential space in every household. Weekly trips to the market were impractical or impossible, and families relied on their pantries to get them through the lean winter months.
Today, most people live a short drive away from the grocery store, so organizing a home food pantry might seem unnecessary.
One of the biggest benefits of a home food pantry is that it enables you to prepare for short- and long-term emergencies. There are many scenarios that could make it difficult or impossible to go to the grocery store.
It’s important to realize that food shortages can happen anywhere, at any time, even if your area is not experiencing an emergency. Most grocery stores only have enough food on hand to meet the needs of their community for three days, sometimes even less. If something happens to disrupt the food supply chain, this means that your local market could run out of food very quickly.
In this episode, we’ll discuss how you can start your emergency food pantry!
Key Topics:
Time Stamp:
- Where to stockpile your food (02:36)
- Track What you eat (03:31)
- Buy the foods you eat (05:03)
- Stockpiling food (05:36)
- The $10 a week emergency food pantry (06:16)
- Rotate your food supply (09:13)
- Dehydrated and freeze-dried foods (09:59)
- Do’s and don'ts of food storage (10:23)
- Conclusion (11:55)
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On This Episode:Your mind can be the most powerful survival tool that you have at your disposal when used properly! A survival mindset will help you survive even when you have no tools, equipment, or supplies. With the proper training, you can develop the psychological skills of Attitude, Adaption, and Awareness essential to your survival!
Your mission in any survival situation is to stay alive. During a survival situation, you're going to experience an assortment of thoughts and emotions. These can work for you, or they can work to your downfall. Fear, anxiety, anger, frustration, guilt, depression, and loneliness are all possible reactions to many stressors common to survival. These reactions, when controlled in a healthy way, help to increase your likelihood of surviving. When the survivor cannot control these reactions in a healthy way, they can bring him to a standstill.
Key Topics:
- Survival Traits to Develop
- Overcome Normalcy Bias
- Take Responsibility For Your Own survival
- The S.T.O.P. Rule
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On This Episode:After an emergency, local responders and relief workers will show up on the scene but they can’t reach everyone immediately. You could get help in hours or it could take weeks.
Basic services such as electricity, water, gas, sewage treatment, and telephones may be cut off for days, weeks, or even longer.
Are you prepared to provide the basic needs of your family, such as food, water, and other supplies?
Today we’ll take a look at the how, what, and where that is needed to build your emergency kit!
Key Topics:
- Basic Emergency Supply Kit Contents
- Maintaining the Emergency Supply Kit
- Emergency Supply Kit Storage
- The Emergency Car Kit
1.Preparing your car for emergencies
2.Car safety tips
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- Free Basic Emergency Supply Kit List
- Survival Frog
- 1-800-Prepare.com
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On This Episode:Usually, when we think about disasters we think of tornadoes, floods, fires, or hurricanes. However, the most common disasters are usually financial in nature. Sudden loss of employment, unforeseen medical expenses, or disasters like floods and fires all have severe Financial consequences.
In today’s episode, I'll give you some tips on gaining control of your finances and we’ll discuss the 4 steps to creating a financial disaster preparedness plan.
Key Topics:
- Start an emergency savings account
- Pay off debt -Using the snowball method
- Insurance Coverage
- 4 - steps to create a financial disaster plan
1.Assess and Compile- Gather your important financial documents and contacts.
2.Review- Review your insurance policies and financial paperwork to be sure that they are still accurate and current.
3. Safeguard- Store paper and electronic copies of all files in safe locations.
4. Update- Revisit and update your Financial Disaster Plan regularly. Updates are especially important when significant changes in your life occur.
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On This Episode:Making a family emergency plan is by far the most important part of your overall emergency disaster planning.
If a disaster or emergency were to strike, Do you have a Plan?
If you have children, who will pick them up from school? Will that be Mom, Dad, or both? Will you pick up the children and meet at home? If your family or household gets separated, how will you contact one another? How/where will you reconnect? If the emergency makes your home unsafe and you must evacuate, do you have a backup meeting place?
**These are a few of the questions and concerns we’ll be discussing in today’s episode.
Key Topics:**
- How will you receive emergency alerts or warnings?
- What’s your evacuation plan?
- What’s your shelter plan?
- What's your family communications plan?
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By having an emergency disaster plan in place you can reduce the impact of disasters and sometimes avoid the danger completely.
Here at Typical Prepping, we’ll present a disaster preparedness topic each week with actionable tips and strategies that you can implement to start or grow your personal disaster preparedness plan. Thanks for stopping by to listen today, Please join us on our upcoming episodes!
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